Writing Excuses
19.02: Q&A Episode with WX Core Cast
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Quick takeaways
- To stay motivated during long-form writing projects, find what personally motivates you and recreate that sense of motivation by reminding yourself why you started the project and what brings you joy about it.
- When searching for comp titles for your query letter, focus on top-level vibes and overall feelings that align with your project, rather than plot details, to define a clear audience that matches your book.
Deep dives
Maintaining Motivation for Long-form Projects
To stay motivated during long-form writing projects, it's important to find what personally motivates you. Reflect on experiences where you were motivated to complete tasks in the past, such as running a race or working on a school project, and identify what kept you going. Recreate a similar sense of motivation for your writing by reminding yourself why you started the project and what brings you joy about it. You can also set small, immediate rewards for yourself, like writing a certain number of words or completing a section, to keep yourself engaged. Additionally, consider leveraging external accountability, such as joining a group or having writing peers who are expecting progress from you, as this can provide extra motivation to meet your goals.
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